Lexus GS300 2006 Starting and Driving

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379 When snowflakes or mud gets on the sensors
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Multi−information display 2
Screen
If foreign matter gets on the sensors and the intuitive
parking assist cannot detect the object properly, the
above message appears. At this time, the vehicle symbol
and the indicator bars corresponding to the faulty
sensors flash for about 7 seconds and 2 beeps sound 5
times.
After about 7 seconds, the sensor indicator bars will
cease flashing, however will stay lit until the affected
sensor is cleaned. Furthermore, the vehicle symbol will
continue to flash until the affected sensor is cleaned.
The above illustration shows the sensor on the left front of the
vehicle malfunctioning.
If the failure warning does not go off even after the foreign
matter is removed, the intuitive parking assist may be
malfunctioning. Have it checked by your Lexus dealer.When the sensor is malfunctioning
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Multi−information display 2
Screen
If the sensor cable is broken and the intuitive parking
assist cannot detect the object properly, the above
message appears. At this time, the indicator bars
corresponding to the faulty sensor flash for about 7
seconds and 2 beeps sound 5 times.
The indicator bars continue lighting after flashing.
The above illustration shows the sensor on the right rear of the
vehicle malfunctioning.
If this message appears, have the sensor checked by your
Lexus dealer.

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380When the steering sensor is malfunctioning
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If the steering sensor cable is broken and signals cannot
be received, the vehicle symbol comes on and the
steering guide symbol and arrows flash.
If only the steering sensor is malfunctioning, the warning
appears only on the multi−information display.
If this warning appears, have the sensor checked by your
Lexus dealer as soon as possible.When the neutral point of the steering sensor is unknown
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If the memorized neutral point of the steering is erased by
replacing the battery, the vehicle symbol, steering guide
symbol and arrows come on.
If only the neutral point of the steering sensor is unknown, the
warning appears only on the multi−information display.
If this warning appears, calibrate the neutral point of the
steering using either of the following:
Turn the steering wheel either way fully and then in the
opposite direction fully and slowly, with the vehicle stopped.
Drive on roads (with as few curves as possible and without
backing up) for more than about 5 minutes.
If this warning goes out, the calibration of the steering neutral
point is completed. If the warning still remains on, have the
sensor checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

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381 As the intuitive parking assist might be malfunctioning in
the following cases, have it checked by your Lexus dealer.
The indicator in the instrument cluster does not come on
and a beep does not sound even when the intuitive parking
assist main switch is turned on.
The warning comes on despite no obstacle around the
vehicle.
When the detection range of the sensors is
shorter
In the following cases, the sensors will detect an obstacle
about 50 cm (1.5 ft.) from either front corner of the vehicle
and the steering guidance will be stopped. Accordingly,
the tire orientation symbol on the screen does not appear.
And only the warning according to the distance up to the
obstacle is given.
a. Any one of the sensors is malfunctioning.
b. Any one of the steering sensors is malfunctioning.
c. The steering sensor signal cannot be received properly.
d. The correct vehicle information cannot be given due to
extremely low battery voltage.
e. Proper steering detection (going straight) cannot be
detected
In case of a., when the intuitive parking assist returns to
normal, the steering guidance also comes back automatically.
In case of b. through e., the steering guidance also comes back
automatically after the neutral point of the steering sensor
calibration is completed.

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Rear view monitor display (Vehicles with rear
view monitor system)
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On vehicles equipped with rear view monitor system, a
warning appears on the right top of the rear view monitor
in the following conditions.
When the selector lever is put in “R” and the rear view
monitor is turned on.
When the intuitive parking assist main switch is turned on
and any sensor detects an obstacle.
Although “Display Off” is selected in the intuitive parking assist
setting screen, the warning appears on the right top of the rear
view monitor.
Dual sensors
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About 50 cm (1.5 ft.) to about 100 cm (3.0 ft.)
2
About 37.5 cm (1.1 ft.) to about 50 cm (1.5 ft.)
3
About 25 cm (0.8 ft.) to about 37.5 cm (1.1 ft.)
4
Less than about 25 cm (0.8 ft.)
When the intuitive parking assist determines that the
collision will be unavoidable:
The indicator will flash yellow depending on the distance to the
obstacle. When the distance between the vehicle and the
obstacle is less than about 25 cm (0.8 ft.), the yellow indicator
will turn red.
When the intuitive parking assist determines that the
collision will be avoided by changing the steering:
The indicator will flash yellow depending on the distance to the
vehicle. The steering guide symbol and arrow do not appear.

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383 When the intuitive parking assist determines that the
collision will be avoided with the present steering angle:
The indicator will come on in green.
However, if the sensors detect and determine an obstacle at
an angle to the front of the vehicle, the indicator will not come
on.
Beeps (except for avoidable collisions at the present
steering angle):
As distance to the obstacle gets closer, the interval of the
intermittent sound gets shorter, and then finally to a continuous
sound when the distance between the vehicle and the obstacle
is less than about 25 cm (0.8 ft.).
CAUTION
When an obstacle is detected within about 25 cm (0.8
ft.) from the vehicle, the dual sensors will change the
determination to an unavoidable collision.
With long obstacles such as walls, the decision of the
sensor may change as the obstacle gets closer; from
certain avoidance to avoidance if steering is
changed; from certain avoidance to unavoidable
collision; and there are also times when the decision
will be changed from avoidance if steering is
changed, to certain collision.
When you move your vehicle, be sure to confirm a safe
distance around your vehicle with your eyes and drive
slowly, or an accident or injury may result.
Rear corner sensors
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About 35 cm (1.1ft.) to about 50 cm (1.5 ft.)
2
About 25 cm (0.8 ft.) to about 35 cm (1.1 ft.)
3
Less than about 25 cm (0.8 ft.)
Display:
The indicator will flash yellow depending on the distance to the
obstacle. When the distance between the vehicle and the
obstacle is less than about 25 cm (0.8 ft.), the yellow indicator
will turn red.
Beeps :
As distance to the obstacle gets closer, the interval of the
intermittent sound gets shorter, and then finally to a continuous
sound when the distance between the vehicle and the obstacle
is less than about 25 cm (0.8 ft.).

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Back sensors
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About 60.0 cm (2.0 ft.) to about 150 cm (5.0 ft.)
2
About 45.0 cm (1.4 ft.) to about 60.0 cm (2.0 ft.)
3
About 35.0 cm (1.1 ft.) to about 45.0 cm (1.4 ft.)
4
Less than about 35 cm (1.1 ft.)
Display:
The indicator will flash in yellow depending on the distance to
the obstacle. When the distance between the vehicle and the
obstacle is less than about 35 cm (1.1 ft.), the yellow indicator
will turn red.
Beeps :
As distance to the obstacle gets closer, the interval of the
intermittent sound gets shorter, and then finally to a continuous
sound when the distance between the vehicle and the obstacle
is less than about 35 cm (1.1 ft.).
CAUTION
When backing up, be sure to confirm a safe distance
around your vehicle with your eyes to avoid an accident.

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Setting the intuitive parking assist
The volume of the beeps and turning on or off of the
display can be set.
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With Navigation system
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Without Navigation system
1. Push the “INFO” button to display the menu screen.
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With Navigation system
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Without Navigation system
2. Touch “LEXUS Park Assist”.

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3. Touch your desired item.(A) Changing the volume of the beeps
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Touch “Volume” to change the volume of the beeps.
The volume has 5 levels, increasing with higher value. Select
your desired volume and touch “BACK” to return to the
previous screen.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
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387 (B) Display setting
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Touch “Display”. You have 3 settings.
Static: Warnings appear when obstacles are detected within
the detection range.
Dynamic: Warnings appear only when a collision is
unavoidable.
Display Off: Warnings are not given even if an obstacle is
detected.
Vehicles with rear view monitor system—
Although “Display Off” is turned on, if the obstacle is detected
during the rear view monitoring, the warning appears on the
right top of the screen.
After setting the display, touch “Back” to return to the previous
screen.(C) Explanations of Parking Sonar Symbols
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Touch “Explanation”.
After reading the explanation, touch “Back” to return to the
previous screen.
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES−001.
Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme
NMB−001 du Canada.
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388For vehicles sold in Canada.
REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM
The rear view monitor system assists the driver by
displaying an image of the rear of the vehicle while
backing up. The displayed image on the screen is a
horizontally reversed mirror image of the inside rear view
mirror.
To display the rear view image on the screen, place the
selector lever in the “R” position when the engine switch
is selected in “IG−ON” mode.
If you move the selector lever out of the “R” position, the screen
returns to the previous screen. Operating another function of
the navigation system will display another screen.
The rear view monitor system is a supplemental device
intended to assist back up. When backing up, be sure to check
behind and all around the vehicle visually.
Vehicles with intuitive parking assist—
When the intuitive parking assist is turned on and an obstacle
is detected in front or rear of your vehicle, a warning appears
on the right top of the rear view monitor. For details, see
“Intuitive parking assist” on page 365.